Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment and Data
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May 6, 2026·Board meeting
Kingston City School District Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Education approved a Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement regarding an early retirement incentive and a settlement agreement for a student disability matter. Various personnel actions were authorized, including appointments, resignations, and the approval of volunteer applications. Additionally, the Board approved special education program recommendations, appointed inspectors for an upcoming annual district meeting, and accepted a Fund Balance and Reserve Plan. Financial actions included the authorization of tax certiorari settlements, an installment purchase agreement for technology equipment, budget transfers, and the acceptance of various school donations.
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KCSD Board Of Education Board Of Education Meeting
The board convened a public budget hearing to present the adopted budget for the district. The presentation detailed significant financial challenges, including declining student enrollment, reduced state aid, and rising operational costs. Discussions focused on budget allocations, trends in class sizes, tuition costs for special education services, transportation expenses, and the impact of these variables on the total revenue and tax levy. The administration highlighted the need for multi-year planning and strategic realignments to support district priorities.
Dec 16, 2025·Board meeting
KCSD Board Of Education Meeting
The meeting transitioned from executive session back to public session. A resolution was approved authorizing the president to sign an agreement with the Honeywell Law Firm, PLLC, to serve as special counsel, effective December 8th, 2025. The board subsequently approved the minutes from the November 19th meeting with modifications due to a member's absence during the executive session vote. The Superintendent reported included a detailed presentation from the principal of Crosby Elementary School regarding student demographics, progress on step goals for improving literacy skills (utilizing CKLA and addressing vocabulary/phonics) and basic fact fluency, ongoing professional development activities, and the structure of school task teams focusing on math, literacy, behavior (PBIS), belonging (SEAL), and attendance. Data review covered I Ready diagnostics, showing cohort growth in ELA and modest growth in Math proficiency, and New York State assessment data for a specific cohort, highlighting positive growth trends despite identified areas for continued focus like vocabulary and basic math facts. The Director of Safety and Prevention provided an update on the School Resource Officer (SRO) program, detailing its history, mission to enhance safety and foster trust, the rigorous selection and training required for SROs, and clarifying that SROs are distinct from security guards, monitors, administrators, or teachers, operating specifically within the educational context.
